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3 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Interesting article in this morning's Age. 

I am now nominating our own dc to mount a campaign to have Borewood renamed Ballyshannassy.

I'll chip in 20 cents.

*ballyshanassy

thanks, uncle. always knew we could count on your manorial generosity. we want more than just a rename but, we want a un observer recognition acknowledging our unique culture.

did you know that ballyshanassy is a local aboriginal word meaning "meeting place"?

 
3 hours ago, daisycutter said:

*ballyshanassy did you know that ballyshanassy is a local aboriginal word meaning "meeting place"?

It is Irish, place of John O’Shanassy who was an Irish born settler and twice Victoria’s premier.

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3 hours ago, daisycutter said:

*ballyshanassy

thanks, uncle. always knew we could count on your manorial generosity. we want more than just a rename but, we want a un observer recognition acknowledging our unique culture.

did you know that ballyshanassy is a local aboriginal word meaning "meeting place"?

Thank you for that gem of cultural insight dc.

And ... speaking of sacred sites. I note that your old hunting ground, the Borewood Tennis Club, is now in Glen Iris!!

That must cut an old Borewoodian rather painfully .

 
16 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Thank you for that gem of cultural insight dc.

And ... speaking of sacred sites. I note that your old hunting ground, the Borewood Tennis Club, is now in Glen Iris!!

That must cut an old Borewoodian rather painfully .

nah, i'm still very welcome there on ladies cup events, even though it feels like i'm slumming

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On 11/05/2024 at 14:58, daisycutter said:

nah, i'm still very welcome there on ladies cup events, even though it feels like i'm slumming

Do they do a Devonshire Tea there?


13 hours ago, Redleg said:

Do they do a Devonshire Tea there?

cafe brule and cucumber sandwiches, mr leg.  if you want devonshire tea you need to visit the villages around mt dandenong or mt macedon.

On 09/05/2024 at 17:05, Bitter but optimistic said:

IMG_8028.thumb.jpeg.1af8a14f69a4270c36ef775fdc0659ce.jpegYou will have to share with the Manor’s ever alert attack dogs 

This is my attack “dog”…

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Yes, she’s a chicken but no one’s successfully invading my house anytime soon. If a stranger approaches her she lets out an otherworldly scream the likes of which can only be heard during a messy murder. Her name is Rooey and she loves cuddles and having her wattles tickled. 

 
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2 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I think dc's visits to that worthy establishment have a more carnivorous intent Red!

Think I prefer the scones with cream and jam and a nice hot cup of tea to wash it all down.

"Essendon 3rd on the ladder is like seeing an elephant sitting in a tree. You don't know how they got there but they're gonna come crashing down"

- SEN this morning


There's an element to this thread's title referencing No Bull$..

How about taking the politics to the General Forum

Just asking for a friend 

On 13/05/2024 at 11:26, Redleg said:

Think I prefer the scones with cream and jam and a nice hot cup of tea to wash it all down.

Sconnes with cream and jam, oh, scohnes with jam and cream?

 

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On 13/05/2024 at 11:26, Redleg said:

Think I prefer the scones with cream and jam and a nice hot cup of tea to wash it all down.

Talking of scones has made me think about biscuits, strange isn't it?

My favourite biscuit is the Anzac.  Just love them.

I am sure we will soon here from the tim tam lovers.

Wonder if Uncle Bitters is an iced vo vo fan.

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3 hours ago, Redleg said:

Talking of scones has made me think about biscuits, strange isn't it?

My favourite biscuit is the Anzac.  Just love them.

I am sure we will soon here from the tim tam lovers.

Wonder if Uncle Bitters is an iced vo vo fan.

Tim tams.... mmmmmmm.....


One has only so many hours in a day, so one's visits to No T$ No B$ are sporadic.

The new vistas each time are enchanting.

Though oddly disturbing in equal measure...

They can put a man on the moon etc...

 In this age of technological advancement in every facet of life we have driverless cars, 3D printers, robots performing surgery, we’ve landed a vehicle on Mars, the list goes on, and on and on. Why, then, can we not have interviews on TV via satellite WITHOUT that annoying 5-second delay?!?! It’s 2024, not 1954. Surely some boffin or other can figure out a way to do it.

 

PS: my favourite biscuit is the Tim Tam, but not any old Tim Tam, I love the ‘Chewy Caramel’ variety, in particular. 

13 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

They can put a man on the moon etc...

 In this age of technological advancement in every facet of life we have driverless cars, 3D printers, robots performing surgery, we’ve landed a vehicle on Mars, the list goes on, and on and on. Why, then, can we not have interviews on TV via satellite WITHOUT that annoying 5-second delay?!?! It’s 2024, not 1954. Surely some boffin or other can figure out a way to do it.

 

PS: my favourite biscuit is the Tim Tam, but not any old Tim Tam, I love the ‘Chewy Caramel’ variety, in particular. 

Oh.

Yeah.

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12 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

Tim tams.... mmmmmmm.....

Now in multiple artificial flavours.

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12 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

One has only so many hours in a day, so one's visits to No T$ No B$ are sporadic.

The new vistas each time are enchanting.

Though oddly disturbing in equal measure...

That's strange, because I had the "Don't Disturb" sign up.


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11 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

They can put a man on the moon etc...

 In this age of technological advancement in every facet of life we have driverless cars, 3D printers, robots performing surgery, we’ve landed a vehicle on Mars, the list goes on, and on and on. Why, then, can we not have interviews on TV via satellite WITHOUT that annoying 5-second delay?!?! It’s 2024, not 1954. Surely some boffin or other can figure out a way to do it.

 

PS: my favourite biscuit is the Tim Tam, but not any old Tim Tam, I love the ‘Chewy Caramel’ variety, in particular. 

You obviously don't have false teeth.

On 13/05/2024 at 10:26, WalkingCivilWar said:

wattles tickled

Please explain.

Then again maybe not😃

13 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Oh.

Yeah.

*Five seconds later*

amirite??? 

 
2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

*Five seconds later*

amirite??? 

You miiiiight be?...

🤔

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21 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

IMG_8057.thumb.jpeg.1d47ea395827d5bb5126c2b454f5cccc.jpegTry these feckers from Ireland 

When I see the word Mikado I think of Gilbert and Sullivan and of course Japan.

As the biscuit appears to be called Elite and Chocolate Mikado is the flavour, I wonder what other flavours they come in.

Silver Sake.  Strawberry Sashimi.  Neapolitan NiNgiri. Tangerine Tempura. Lemon Yellow Yakitori. Raspberry Ramen. Nectarine Nasu Dengaku.  Uncle's Udon.


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